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The Jewish Journey: America
Interviews with top scholars in Jewish history, notable Jewish-American writers, and many immigrants themselves detail the varied stories of migration through the last five centuries, with a rarely explored look at the actual journeys to get here.
Wednesday at 6pm
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From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish
Narrated by award-winning actor Colin Farrell, discover the fascinating history of an island people who have truly left their mark on the world. The story of the Irish has its highs and lows. It is the story of a people rooted in Ireland, but at home in the world. Ultimately, it is a story of the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Thursday at 7pm
It’s 1783, and Ross Poldark has returned home from war to find his father dead, his family’s fortunes in ruins, and his childhood sweetheart about to marry another. Betrayed by everything he loves, Ross must rebuild his life.
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Northwest Now: Real Estate 2026
With interest rates still high, homebuyers and sellers alike are off to a somewhat disappointing start to 2026. Not only here in the Northwest, but also across the country. So what are some incentive struggles that some sellers and buyers alike are using to buy or sell a home? On this edition of Northwest Now, we’ll have our annual checkup of the local real estate market.
Friday at 7:30pm
Sense and Sensibility
From acclaimed writer Andrew Davies comes this enchanting new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel about love and marriage. Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her.
Saturday at 8pm
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Downton Abbey is back!
Downton Abbey, the award-winning series from Julian Fellowes, spans 12 years of gripping drama centered on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life. The series follows the Granthams and their family of servants through sweeping change, scandals, love, ambition, heartbreak, and hope.
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Fridays at 7:30pm
Here's what's coming up next from host Tom Layson and the Northwest Now team:
- 5/29 Real Estate 2026
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